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It is traditional to fly the flag at half staff (half mast should really only relate to flags flown on board ship) on days of national mourning in the UK, such as the death of the Sovereign, or of a Prime Minister. November 9, 2008 was Remembrance Sunday when the nation remembers the dead in all conflicts since the First World War and is hence a day of national mourning. Although the Armistice (treaty to end the Great War in 1918) was signed at 11am on 11 November, it has become customary to mark the date on the nearest Sunday to that, rather than keeping to 11 November which began to cause traffic disruption in large cities. The reason for flying a flag at half staff is to leave room for the invisible flag of death being "flown" at the top of the mast, signifying the presence of death.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 8y agoIn the US, and perhaps also in other countries, the US flag is the symbol of the entire nation. With that said, the US flag is flown at half mast to honor the dead, or recognize a major tragedy that has affected the US. As an example, in 1963, when US President Kennedy was assassinated, the American flag flew at half mast for several days.
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∙ 16y agoPerhaps on account of the death of someone in your community or someone associated with the organization whose flag is lowered.
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∙ 15y agoFlags are a half mast in recognition of the passing of Senator Jack Kemp.
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Why is the Texas flag at half mast March 24 2009?
I believe it is for the police officers that died in the shoot out in Oakland.
When the American flag is flown lower than usual what is it called?
Half-mast. Usually due to tragedies.
What is the disadvatage of galleon?
If the galleon's mast is shot it is rendered immobile and therefore is out of a fight if it's mast is shot also leaving it widely open to attack from other vessels.
What privileges did the captain enjoy that were forbidden the sailors in Two years before the Mast?
He could boss them around
Why are flags flying at half mast on June 26 2009?
Because Michael Jordan died from downs syndrome
Flying flags at half mast in Canada?
The canadian flag is flown at half mast to represent mourning.
Why are flags at half mast on Sydney Harbour Brudge today?
The reason flags are half mast on Sydney Harbour Bridge is most likely because someone has died. Flying flags at half mast is a form of respect for someone that has died.
Are the flags supposed to be flown at half mast November 7 2009?
No
Why are flags flying at half mast on January 21 2009?
You must live in Colorado. It was in memory of an Army seargent from Colorado who was killed earlier this month
Are flags at half mast for September 11 2009?
In some countries they are, in others they are not.
Why flags at half mast today?
Flags Are At Half Mast to Honor A loss of someone who died for our american flag.
How come flags were flying at half mast today?
Because the Health Care Bill passed. And Obama the raisin brain is President.
Why is the flag half mast May 14 2009 in Texas?
The president asked that the flags be flown at half mast for Peace Officers Memorial Day (as part of Police Week which began on May 11th).
Why are state and national flags at half mast tuesday 2 10 15?
State and national flags were not flown at half mast on Tuesday February 10, 2015.
Flag flown at half mast?
Flags are usually flown at half mast as a sign of mourning when soldiers die in a war such as the Afghanistan war flags are flown at half mast, also if a prominent figure like a president or high official dies
Who authorizes a flag flown at half mast?
Flags are flown at half-mast as a sign of respect or mourning, typically authorized by the President or a state governor for federal or state flags respectively. In some cases, private organizations or businesses may choose to fly their flags at half-mast as well.
